§ 10-11-15. Period after judgment allowed for action against bail.
No action against the bail shall be commenced unless it is within two (2) years next after the entering up of final judgment against the principal; provided, that if by reason of the absence of the bail from the state, service of process could not have been made within the time before mentioned, the action may be commenced at any time within two (2) years next after the return of the bail into the state. In computing the periods of time provided in this section, time during which execution is stayed shall not be included.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 258, § 9; G.L. 1909, ch. 324, § 9; G.L. 1923, ch. 375, § 9; G.L. 1938, ch. 565, § 9; G.L. 1956, § 10-11-15; P.L. 1965, ch. 55, § 54.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions
Chapter 10-11 - Bail of Persons Imprisoned on Civil Process
Section 10-11-1. - Bail taken by arresting officer.
Section 10-11-2. - Giving of bail bond.
Section 10-11-3. - Bail by indorsement of process.
Section 10-11-4. - Bail at any time before judgment — Counties other than Providence.
Section 10-11-5. - Bail in Providence county at any time before judgment.
Section 10-11-6. - Bond or indorsement in Providence county.
Section 10-11-7. - Discharge of bail by surrender of principal pending action.
Section 10-11-8. - Discharge of bail before judgment.
Section 10-11-9. - Commitment of principal surrendered before judgment.
Section 10-11-10. - Commitment of principal after judgment.
Section 10-11-11. - Discharge of principal on failure to take execution.
Section 10-11-12. - Death of principal discharging bail.
Section 10-11-13. - Judgment against bail.
Section 10-11-14. - Action against bail in superior court based on district court judgment.
Section 10-11-15. - Period after judgment allowed for action against bail.